The management of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, has expressed deep sadness over the death of a final-year student of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Oluwole Oluwaseun.
The university Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olanrewaju, in a statement on Wednesday, said it received information on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at about 1:30 p.m., concerning an emergency involving the student at an apartment in the Damico area, Ooni Layout, Ile-Ife.
The statement noted that the university’s Quick Response and Security Team immediately proceeded to the location and contacted the Nigeria Police.
“Officers from the ‘A’ Division, Moore, Ile-Ife, joined the university security personnel at the scene, and the student was subsequently conveyed to the University Health Centre, where he was certified dead by a medical doctor,” the statement noted.
The university said it is deeply concerned by the circumstances surrounding the death and has handed over relevant information and items recovered from the scene to the police for investigation.
It added that the student affairs authorities have been notified for necessary follow-up, particularly with respect to the welfare and support of students affected by the incident.
Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adebayo Simeon Bamire, extended condolences to the family, friends, classmates and colleagues of the deceased, and expressed concern for students and members of the university community who may be emotionally affected by the tragedy.
The university urged members of the community to remain calm and refrain from spreading unverified information, as investigation is ongoing.
It further encouraged students experiencing emotional distress, relationship difficulties, financial pressures or other personal challenges to seek help promptly from trusted persons and appropriate university support structures.
“No student should feel that he or she has to confront overwhelming difficulties alone,” the Vice-Chancellor said.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
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